Report: Hawks, Celtics at standstill with potential Horford deal
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Late-stage negotiations are underway between the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics in regards to a potential deal involving Al Horford.
The Celtics are so far unwilling to part with their unprotected 2016 Brooklyn Nets pick in a trade for Horford and, in turn, Atlanta has "expressed its intentions" to keep its team intact through the trade deadline, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical.
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The Hawks have listened to offers on Horford, and the Celtics were reportedly in the lead, but talks for the moment have seemingly stalled.
The 30-year-old Horford is in the last year of a four-year $48-million contract. He's expected to seek a full five-year maximum contract in free agency this summer.
Horford is averaging 15.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists while shooting 50.7 percent from the field. He was named an All-Star for the fourth time this season.